Dodge Journey - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled! (2009-2020)
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- In this video we are looking at the Dodge Journey! Launched for the 1999 model year, this was a FWD mid-size crossover SUV produced until 2020. It was built on the Chrysler D platform, built to help replace the Chrysler Pacifica SUV. The Journey was a vehicle that provided affordable utility, it was average in most ways, but got the job done for a very low cost. There was a redesign in 2011, but unfortunately, Chrysler changed virtually nothing for almost a decade, and the Journey got old and outdated fast. Dodge went the performance route, and the Journey was gone. There were also several major flaws, such as electrical and brake issues, and 2.4L World engine problems. Watch along for a full history of the Journey, from release in 2009 to its cancellation in 2020!
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Flaws and Reasons for Cancellation: 11:20
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In 2015, I was involved in an accident with a red light runner and they flipped the 2013 Dodge Journey r/t I was driving. Even though the car flipped, I was perfectly fine afterwards. I always use this story to advocate for paying attention while driving. It was a pretty nice suv when I had it and I bought another one afterwards and I still enjoy driving it.
I own Journey myself. I love it.
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I have a 2014 and have had no major problems .I hope the 2022 is sold soon,not just in Mexico. I love this SUV.
I can see what Dodge was trying to accomplish with the Journey. They wanted to provide a vehicle for budget conscious SUV buyers. I think its a great looking SUV. Having not changed the vehicle much in almost 10 years, parts should be cheap and plentiful.
I drive a 2010 journey, it's 4500$ for new aftermarket parts specifically for the front end. Not even factory.
In a world of crossovers this was missed potential
Cruzler's forté is missing potentials.
If the hornet comes out as he says theyre possibly working on, lets hope that is much better than the Journey, my fear is, since it will be made in italy, the engine and transmission wont last well
I agree, they could of put more into this platform
Eagle, I agree. Commenting as a woman, I love my 2014 Journey all wheel R/T. I’m in the woods, with lots of snow and this vehicle gets up my often slippery long driveway with fresh snow because the vehicle is high enough, like it should be. A big plus. All vehicles that move need maintenance. I’ve not experienced anything just breaking down. Another plus. Canada is rough on vehicles, with so many temperatures and conditions and my Journey interior was always comfortable by using the easy to read large computer face. A plus. My Journey sunroof was the perfect size, not too big, working quickly and efficiently. I merged easily with traffic with this 6V engine. As an experienced driver who has had several trucks and vehicles with 4, 5, 6, 8 cylinders and with convertible and hard top, I would buy another Journey. It can’t be beaten at the price.
Journey with the V8 engine... Why dodge?? Why not???
My mom has a 2011 model with almost 150000 miles and it has never given her any problems and it makes me sad they are dropping the Dodge journey such a great automobile and it has a lot of room inside of it
My wife has a 2010 with 179k on it the only problems we've had have been self inflicted its been a really good car I don't care much for the lack of power the v6 has (I'm used to v8) but I wouldn't personally want to trade it for anything lots of room for the 2 kids and drives perfect after 179k miles
yeah my mom had a 2019 i think and in 2019 and knowing its being replaced by an ugly hornet makes it even seem worse not happy
Dodge Journey: literally a Caravan, just without sliding doors.
We have a journey and other family has caravan and I can say unequivocally you are wrong about that comparison
@@joeytasha7080 It’s literally the same platform. They are fundamentally similar
@@joeytasha7080 look at them next to each other, you’ll only notice the Journey is smaller and doesnt have sliding doors which is why its considered a crossover and not mini van. They have the same type of platform
Actually it's like a Dodge Avenger Cross. It shares more parts with the Avenger than the Caravan.
@@jeremyladue4702 except the dodge journey was built on the jeep patriot frame, same as the avenger, same as the caliber. All on the same frame.
I honestly feel like the Dodge Nitro would excel in today’s crossover market. Along with a modern Dodge Magnum.
Yes! Dodge Magnum
I agree I think the nitro would do great in todays market.
My father went into the dodge dealership in 2015 and asked for the cheapest 3row SUV they had on the lot. He walked out with a 2015 Journey SXT AWD.
My mom did the same exact thing, except 2015 Dodge Journey se American value package lmao. I learned to drive in it and still do...not the best car, but it has treated me well
Hahah the way I shop.
Well I guess I'm going against the narrative here. Had 2 Journeys, first was a new 2016 CVP with the 2.4 and I liked it. It was inexpensive, got reasonable highway mileage (I mostly drive highway) and most importantly, gave me no problems in over 96,000 km. (Around 58000 miles). Only time it went in the shop was for regular service and a couple minor recalls. Next was a Journey R/T with the 3.6 AWD. Lots of power and handled really well in the winter (I live in the Rockies) and again, no problems, and that was even an ex rental I bought used. Was it dated? Sure, but on the same hand I can always identify a Journey over all the look alike SUVs out there today.
We had 2 and never a problem from either one.
If you think all CUVs look alike I'm sorry your blind.
@@baronvonjo1929 He's not blind. They all are essentially the same. Minor cosmetic differences, but the style is almost identical. It's like somebody in the mid 2000s said, "This design sells well" so every manufacturer just copy/pasted it.
@@DarkpawTheWolf EPA MPG Requirements required cars to be more aerodynamic. All SUVs look the same because it's the most aerodynamic shape. The Journey looking different is merely proof of it's lack of development compared to competing manufacturers but then again, 12 years without a major redesign in the modern auto market is proof of that itself.
Gonna agree, had a 2011 journey and now have a 2018 crossroad. The few issues I've had I could deal with myself and were cheap. Parts are plentiful and cheap. I would still argue that the crossroad is one of the best looking SUV's in its price range. Good example of a recent problem, the blend door actuator in mine started making that obnoxious clicking noise that is a problem in dodge/chrysler/jeep. The part itself was $16 and took me about 15 minutes to figure out which one it was and about 30 minutes to replace mostly because it is a tight space to work in.
Another interesting fact is that the final model year, 2020, Dodge Journey was not sold in the following states: California, Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland due to its outdated engine no longer meeting emissions requirements in those states. The same goes for the Grand Caravan.
Just say the CARB States, the ones that follow California's emissions rules...
Theres plenty of 2020 caravan rentals in new york theyre just registered in nj haha
@@CRAPO2011 Same in Maryland. Plus plenty moved in from Virginia. Maryland may technically follow CARB emissions, but we don't enforce it. Emissions here is a simple code scan every 2 years, and we don't even do OBD1 cars anymore. Beyond that, nobody cares.
Thats interesting to know. Seems they could have solved the issue, maybe putting the engines of the Cherokee in them.
@@TechieXP - I DON'T THINK IT WAS EMISSIONS ISSUES. JUST AN OBSOLETE CROSSOVER THAT DIDN'T SELL WELL AND DIDN'T HAD A PLANNED REPLACEMENT UNTIL NOT SO LONG AGO...
This car was surprising living till the pandemic
It was trash! All my friends who had one, they all had the exact same problem, the AWD system broke, jerky, constantly stayed in the shop, and nothing but electrical gremlins, and tons of recalls.
@@curtiswilson4737 With AWD systems, you gotta replace all four tires. If you replace only one or two tires with brand new ones, it'll make the AWD system go on and off and wear out the clutches on the transfer case.
This isn't a Dodge Journey issue, its a AWD vehicle issue. Subaru and plenty of other AWD vehicles have the same issues.
@@bill_clinton697 Why even buy a Dodge Journey anyways? And don’t tell me it’s because you need something that’s cheap, because that’s not a good excuse. Get a Ford Escape, a Toyota RAV4, or a Honda CRV. They have less problems mechanically and electronically, than the Dodge Journey.
@@curtiswilson4737 it's all in how you take care of them treat them like shit they will treat you like shit. My uncle had one and he got 250,000 miles on his and never a major issue. That being said every vehicle though does have it's flaws to be honest and every one says get the other makes of dodge well I had a Durango and the thing was a mess always a check engine light and the awful power in the mountains just about had to be in overdrive the whole time to then once you got to higher elevation might as well just kiss the acceleration goodbye. Then on interstate climbing hills the floor barrel would never kick in and you would lose 7 mph and the guy you just passed would be going around.. not to mention the front end and 8 yrs was shot and it just squeaked every bump it hit🤦♂️ only reliable vehicle I ever owned was a 02 Pontiac Sunfire you couldn't kill that thing no matter what you did it just went.
My neighbor took me too school in one of these one time as a kid who grew up with old cars only, seeing this new car with a infotainment system I thought this car must have been super expensive and amazing. Lol
Yeah. If optioned right, this car could be very luxurious.
@@mcgusto82 no it wasn’t. This is nowhere near luxurious no matter what options it had it was just average at best. You obviously don’t know real luxury
Owned 2013 dodge journey awd crew. 135k miles, no issues, just basic oil changes plus air filter, one transmission fluid/filter change at 100k, and one time brake pad changes all corners. I do drive conservatively probably why the Journey served me well and gotten me and family all around the states. If you treat your car well it will treat you well. My take. 😎👍
I agree
As much as I appreciate the 2011 interior revamp, the Journey's only truly notable trait was that it was once upon a time the cheapest 7-seater in the US.
Nice video as always! 😊
It also came with a lot of bells and whistles for the money like the heated seats, gps touchscreen, it also had a nifty amount of cubbies/storage compartments. I loved my wife's journey on the inside, but god i hated that 4 cylinder.
Why do you thing Dodge gave up on it? Wasn't worth upgrading it, so that's why they never upgraded the damn thing, and even Dodge realized those vehicles were nothing but problems they couldn't fix, so why improve it?
@@koolaidkitten It could've came with Pontiac's Monsoon system, and nothing could fix all the problems that vehicle had!
So wait, "Crew" ranked higher than "R/T"? I assumed Crew was like a work vehicle trim
Do you have one?
Journey Crossroad V6 ks a great car. Very dependable, strong engine, leg room and more. Pretty quiet and nice to drive. Only issue is the battefy location.
I bought a 2018 Sxt Blacktop edition, not my dream car but an affordable, decent ride. Almost 4 years later, no issues. For the money, it's a great car. 3.6 is not slow, either.
The V6 is decent. That should have been standard for a vehicle that size...
The Dodge Journey has been a relative success for Chrysler. It has been a consistent seller for a long time. It is on a dated platform, and hopefully a replacement will be considered.
Theyre coming out with a dodge hornet but it will be compact and not midsize
I had three dodge Journey. Still driving one of them. I love them. Love the room. Hate they ended them.
Still driving my 2009 SXT still runs like a top! No major issues!
How's it holding up how many miles?
@@kason3900 Engine runs great, few electrical glitches. Rear wiper runs when shifter in R lol approx 140K
I have a 2014 Journey Blacktop, and love it. The Blacktop had blacked out headlamps, but not tail lights. If the tail lights were blacked out, I'd be swapping them, as I find they throw far too little light and that's not what I want people to see when I'm stopping.
The higher end models like mine came with the "big brake" kit with dual piston calipers, thick rotors all around, and better pads. The problem is the location of the rear calipers, which are located far too low, and water and rock salt get into them and cease the caliper pins. This will happen every couple years unless you service them every year and regrease the pins.
The other problem I have is electrical gremlins. Though, luckily, they haven't been too severe yet. Once every couple months, I'll try to start it, and it won't. Push-button on it again and it works. The other one that happens sometimes is after it starts and I put it in drive, a red light on the dash flashes (which I believe is the light for the factory alarm system) and a bell chimes. The flash and chime seem to have no impact on anything, it throws no codes, and will only do this once every couple months, completely at random. There's no chance I'll ever be able to figure out why, so I just live with it. If it becomes an actual problem, some day it will either throw a code or do something significant enough to be able to actually start troubleshooting it.
How is it treating you now? Asking because I have this same electrical issue, it isn’t throwing any codes and it’s stalled on my twice on the highway
Love this channel. Godspeed for Marspeed!
I agree!!!!
Love to hear this thank you so much!! 😃
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We have an 18 crossroads with the 19in black rims and we really like it. It IS super underpowered because we specifically requested the 4 cylinder, I'm a mechanic and that engine is as easy to work on as 90's Hondas were, but we definitely lack get up and go, lol. But for the price, we got a fully loaded black leather nice entertainment system an 7 seat capabilities. Literally just got back from a 2600 mile road trip and it worked great. Having worked for multiple dealerships, there isn't a better cost to feature vehicle out there in the price range.
I am a retired mechanic and got a used 15 Journey (144K miles). I was driving a 92 Plymouth Voyager mini van (192K) when finally the transmission needed some work so I parked it for a while and got the 15 Journey with 2.4 L, (144 CI) 4 speed auto driveline and so far I like it a lot. Yes it is a bit underpowered but not noticeable in town. I have seen 29 mpg on the hi way. Getting on the ramp is where you notice the lack of power (used to a 3.3 V6) but the fix is to apply more throttle lol. This vehicle is very comfortable and fun to drive despite being under powered. The mpg makes up for it and that is what I wanted from the SUV. The engine is quite small @ 144CI but is serviceable and fixable and has good reliability potential based on how you drive it. Not a hot rod so drive it for what it is, economical transport.
It just kills me that people want these huge wheels and tires on their vehicles. Damn it don't you realize those big tires are a killer when it comes time to replace them?
We own a 2009 Journey R/T 2.7 V6 and we are very happy with it :-) Great Family Car
Not the 2.7 😭
2016 rt I love it
I’m assuming you’re not from the US since the 2.7 wasn’t offered on the Journey here. That 2.7 was an awful motor though.
@@Eldomibori Germany
Yeah I know the issues of the 2.7 ;)
Regular maintenance/oil change and it runs very well (currently 52k miles) - no issues so far
@@jesseseipel6776 I figured it was Germany. And wow, only 52k miles, now is the time to sell it while you can and upgrade before it’s too late haha.
the v6 dodge journey is a great car not the 4 cylinders models
Agreed. They’re relatively spacious for the size. It lacked in technology and efficiency but was a good vehicle. Personally, I’d made the base engine the turbo multi air 2.4 (around 180hp) with the 6spd. And for mid trim the 2.0l turbo around (270hp) with the 6spd.
Eh, I got a 6 cylinder SE make and its had lots of problems since the day I got it. Glad its being discontinued
I got a 2016 v6 Journey. Engine wise very good. It falls short to other SUV's in its class
@@briansnipergx8012 right. I agree it had potential but dodge didn’t change it. I liked it. I wish they added the newer infotainment system with apple CarPlay. Added a new instrument cluster with blind spot and lane departure. And brought back the beige interior. It’d be more competitive
Umm, no it wasn't! The electrical issues still existed, the AWD system kept braking. Why do you think Dodge let it rot?
I live my 2012 dodge journey sxt awd. I have put all but 32k miles on it, and she is still kicking it.
In 2017 I bought a 6 month old Journey sport (the cheap model) with 3,100 miles for 15,300 out the door. I have put on 45,000 miles, with no problems so far. I would recommend changing air filter every 15k miles, synthetic oil changes and filter every 6k, and install good quality spark plugs every 30k. I do my own maintenance so I save quite a bit of money. I plan to replace the starter battery at the end of summer. Generally, it has performed ok, longest trip taken was 1,000 mile trip to the Grand Canyon. I got almost 30 MPG hwy at 70 miles MPH. I looked at the Toyota and Honda and they were almost 30k new out the door, they are better vehicles but for the 14k difference in price I did well to buy the Journey.
The updated interior looks better than the previous one.
13:50 4 speed!!! damnn!!!! Even Toyota got rid of that thing in like 2018, and Toyota held onto that 4spd in the Corolla for dear life lol
I have a 2018 Gt Awd, I’ve been enjoying since I first got it last year.
Put a air intake on it. You'll love it even more. V6 craves cold air.
We have a ‘15 Crossroad AWD with over 100k miles now. We’ve had no problems with it. Just regular service and upkeep. It feels faster and is smooth at high speed, or at least ours does. Upgraded headlights would have been nice.
I have a 2015 too. I bought it used in 2018 with low miles. 50,000 miles later I have only needed regular maintenance. It is a plain car especially from the outside. But it’s nice and gets the job done. Can’t wait to see if dodge new stuff is worth a change.
Good depth of information and distinctions made to emphasis the pre-2011 models.
When my wife and I were looking into an upgrade from our '97 t&c (with 217k miles) for 3rd row suvs for our family (2 boys, mother-in-law, and a couple of dogs), the journey was an option. I feel we honestly made the better choice getting an '04 durango (5.7l v8, 5-speed auto) instead as its proved more valuable despite getting maybe 10 mpg in town. We used it to tow my '98 grandam from redmond, or to kingman, az averaging about 14ish mpg over the trip. As much as I myself ain't much of an suv person, the durango is a beast and a worthwhile vehicle. :)
Even with all the so called flaws, the Dodge Journey and Grand Caravan were still doing well in sales. And both vehicles were only 12% away from being responsible for almost 50% of Dodge sales regardless. Newsflash: If a vehicle is on the market for 9 seasons, it's a success.
Let's face it, Dodge probably didn't think that they could draw enough attention to their new vehicles as long as the Journey and Grand Caravan ( cash cows) were still on the market.
In 2013 when Marchionne rolled out his 5yr plan both the Journey & Caravan were to be axed by 2019, even the Viper was cancelled. Chrysler Town & Country was to remain as the sole minivan & Fiat was to supply all new SUV's, Hence Absolutely no money was to be spent on these programs. Simply keeping machinery up & running to build the vehicle was a daunting task. Dodge pickups was spun off as its own brand "RAM" you have "Jeep" & now "SRT" as its own brand. Lives of certain models were extended due to slow launches of new products since Marchionnes death
I am only $950k away from being a millionaire, very impressive
DAM THAT WAS ONE HELL OF A VIEW ON THIS VEHICLE. ALL CAR REVIEWS SHOULD BE LIKE THIS. KEEP GOING BUDDY. USED VEHICLE BUYERS NEED GUYS LIKE YOU REVIEW VEHICLES.
My 2015 was th4 best model. For $27k, it had nice extras that many suvs at similar prices didn't have.
The Infinity 7 speaker sound system with th3 subwoofer wad nice and I think th3 Amp was 200watts.
9i had moonroof, camera parking assist, 16" alloys and 4v3n though it was a 4 cylinder. I had a tow bar that allows up to 6000lbs of towing and I towed a trail full of stuff many times. It simply didn't have good take off.
With my 2017, I made sure to get the V6. It is pretty peppy, but I try to use mid-grade fuel for better excelleration.
I'm not in a hurry so I don't need to power or size of th3 Durango.
When I had the base model, I only had to change the front rotors one. When I trade my 2015, I had less than 2 years of miles on it and my deal bought it back and sold it the same day when I bought my 2017.
I had no brake changes at all on it.
My 2017 just now had 24k miles and it 4 years old. No brake work needed yet.
Though I do hear some rattling noise on one of th3 struts. So I know I need to check it.
I didn't have any issues with any of the 3 models. I got rid of the 1st 2 simply because I got such a good deal on trade.
My 1stbwas financed at 14%. 2nd at 11% and I got 3.9 on my 3rd.
Gonna keep this one. I still see plenty 2009-2015 models and lots of 2017/18 crossroads and GT.
They tried to sell me a GT but I felt it looked too identical to my SXT.
Drove the SXT to Florida and back on 2.5 tanks of gas. I managed to get the milage up to 29mpg and hot 545 miles from a tank and instill had 1/8 left.
I've pulled at least 1000lbs with no issue with 2 models with zero issue.
I've pulled uhauls largest trail packed with zero issues.
Yes this is amiss opportunity because the truck is great and it handles well in winter. And I don't have AWD.
I hate they dropped the Infinity sound system. But it still sounds pretty good for a car stereo and th3 bass still kicks.
Wow....4 speed automatic 2020. Have those words ever been put together besides by Dodge!!!
It also has an available 3.6 v6 that’ll do 110.
@@mcgusto82 V6 Not available on the 2020 Model.
That is literally the K car transmission.
I bought a 2019 Journey SE with the blacktop package. The 4 cyl is loud, but it reaches cruising speed quickly. I've ran all over California in it this past 18 months and am getting an average of 26mpg. I installed a tow bar and can comfortably tow a 3000 LB camper getting 20mpg. I love it. I've always wanted one, and this was the last year in California to get a new one. It stickered for 28,000 and they took 9000 off for various rebates and military discount. I added the 2000 extended warranty, because.. well.. it's a Dodge. So far at 33000 miles, no issues. I'm kinda a glutton for punishment when it comes to cars. I had a 2011 Chrysler 200 that I put nearly 200k miles on with zero problems. And a 1998 Dodge Intrepid that I ran the absolute hell out of.
1 issue I forgot about. The backup camera keeps going out or is upside down. Having it looked at when we get back from this trip.
I have a 2013 journey and love it.I have not had any problems. It still drives smooth no leaks and quite. Love my car.
I remember seeing a commercial for the Journey when it was first revealed having lots of features similar to our Grand Caravan. And with it looking very similar to a minivan like you mentioned in the video All I just asked was....
Why not just by a Dodge Caravan?
Whatever. My grandma owned one and it was fine. But she eventually moved towards, get this, a Toyota Corolla.
Maybe it's just my Canadian heritage but I will always love our Grand Caravan.
Some people want similar practicality of a minivan but not the shape or size of one. I’m one of those people. I’m 6’1 and the journey had decent space. I could sit behind myself in the 2nd row, Ive gotten into the 3rd row and it’s more for people that are like 5’10. It’s looks like a mix of Durango and Grand Caravan.
I have a 2013 SE 4Cyl.with 98,000 miles and have only done regular maitenance. It's been a good suv.
Same. Changed oil and spark plugs regularly...now at 110k
Having 1 2012 Dodge Journey, the refresh in 2011 was night and day. The interior made me want it where 1 year earlier, not.
I just wonder why FCA/Stellantis didn’t make the 3.6 the standard engine instead of the 2.4 towards the end
Sabotage to make room for a European based replacement.
I absolutely love my Dodge Journey. We bought the 2012 rt 3.6 , leather seats etc, the only thing that disappointed us was the gps setup was useless, think it only worked on one satellite . But when I decided that I was going to buy a new one, I found out that they stopped importing them here in Australia, very pissed off, I tell you. Never had an ounce of trouble in the years that we’ve owned it. About the only seven seater that actually had full back seats, not really hard last minute throwaways like Hyundai have in their “seven seaters”. I shall have to keep driving around in my favourite car until it dies a natural death from exhaustion .
I bought a used 2016 Journey Classic SXT and the transmission died after 2 weeks. It was still under warranty with less than 50k miles so they replaced the entire system including the cooler. I really like the Journey, we have camped in it and made many long trips with no trouble. Great car.
I bought a 2012 Journey Crew w/ 3.6 v6 in 2014. It was plenty powerful enough and I kept until late 2017 when I traded it in on a new 2017 Ram Laramie CC 6.7 Cummins.
Thank you! I am looking at a V6 2014. All your infos help me a lot!
Personally, I had two of these in the R/T versions and have had very little issues and both reached over 100 000 miles with very little maintenance. Very good $/value ratio in my mind. Hope Dodge will go ahead with the mentioned Hornet.
Personally have a 2018 journey and honestly I enjoy it. I've had it a little under a year
Could have kept the magnum just saying
facts
It's a wagon. I don't think it would do well.
If they could of got that ZF 8 Speed in there with the Pentastar 3.6 and priced it for $25,000, that would of been Dodges best Bet.
The Journey was front wheel drive, though. The ZF 8 speed was designed for rear wheel drive cars. A six speed auto would have made sense (the ZF nine speed was problematic).
@@damilolaakanni nope your wrong my friend had a 2015 200c with the 8spd front wheel drive. So they could of done it. (6spd) 62TE isn't that much of a reliable transmission.
@@briansnipergx8012 it must have been a different 8 speed then. It can't be the ZF transmission.
my wife drives a 2014 journey and indeed we bought it cause it was cheap. in 2016 it cost me 12k. it's given us literally 0 problems. 89000 miles and counting. I love it. but at my house it's mopar or no car. so I'm biased
I’ve got a 2013 Journey SXT with the V6 that I bought used in January of 2014. It’s been one of my favorite vehicles that I’ve ever owned in my 30+ years of driving. I’ve had absolutely no problems with it whatsoever and I’ve currently got about 110,000 miles on it.
My wife has a 2013 Town & Country that has about 180,000 miles on it and the only thing we’ve had to do for it was have the transmission rebuilt around 150,000 miles.
We had a nitro and migrated to a journey mainly due to better gas mileage and the 3rd row. Got it brand new in 2018 for just under 17k w/ a 3rd row hard to beat. 60k miles and 3 years later it's been surprisingly a nice, comfortable, and efficient suv. The 4 speed trans blows but we get 28 mpg's on trips and 22-24 around town in AZ where the ac is always on. No issues thus far, a little facelift and 8sp could have went far in the journey.
Very informative thank you.
We still have our 2017 Journey GT and it has been great. We tow our 18 ft runabout boat with it.
It gets 27mpg on the highway and 17mpg pulling the boat on the highway.
It's got 96K miles on it now and still runs great.
This is why I said that Dodge and Ram need to be merged back together! Dodge can't just be about performance anymore! They need variety!!!
Thanks for the informative video.
My daughter has a 2015 FIAT Freemont Lounge version, with the 2.4ltr engine. She loves it, and is yet to have any major issues besides having to replace the battery.
I've driven it, and besides the lack off get up and go, it's nice and comfy do drive.
We (Wife & I) have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee 3.2 v6, and the difference in up & go is huge. One day while out picking up some furniture in a trailer with the Cherokee, out on the highway, my daughter in her FIAT was beside me at around 80kmh. We did a 3,2,1 countdown & went for it. The Cherokee just walked away, and that's with a trailer full off furniture I'm guessing weighing in at around 1 ton combined. Her boyfriend was laughing in the passenger seat off her car, while she looked crestfallen. Even though, she loves her car, and that's all that matters.
BTW. That's here in Australia.
Absolutely great content as usual I have a 2017 V6 SXT it's the GT that much better?
No not really I have 2016 SXT I got the premium audio with DVD player back up cam/sensors. No heated seats or steering wheel. Manual adjusted seats. Only difference is that you get leather and heated seats, heated steering wheel. Maybe 4WD. Is it worth it? It's your choice my friend. I won't be getting another Jouney.
We love our dodge journey. No issues at all. It rides great. Better gas mileage than what's on the sticker. We will get another.
I love my Dodge Journey! It had so much potential they should have kept it! The only thing I don’t like is the unconnect system is wonky doesn’t always auto connect my phone freezes up sometimes and the hesitation transmission because of the software. The electronics in it are kinda wonky mainly. If they would have INVESTED in it it would have done even better. They could’ve kept it as the value SUV with a lot of bang for the buck features. I still think they made a huge mistake
I was waiting for this
Good evening brother from mid Tn. Another great video, thank you.
Thank you for watching man! Always glad for the support 🙏🏼
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My absolute pleasure sir. Just out of curiosity, did you ever decide on what direction for your channel expansion?
Personally I am a "anything Mopar" fan but I understand that sometimes you need changes to grow.
Did you start a second channel? I know that it was in the discussion.
Thank you so much for the video
I own a 13 journey v6. I strongly recommend Raysbestos brake combos off RockAuto. Nice touchy brakes. The rotors are coated for rust prevention. You also don't need to use brake clean to prep rotors. It's important to sand rust away under caliper hardware to restore the tolerance required to allow pads to slide back off rotors upon release. This the most common cause of premature brake failure.... pads don't have clearance to freely slide in the caliper bracket. Techs don't have great attention to this detail and are paid more for quantity than quality.
I really enjoy your videos, they kill my hour of downtime from 7to8 at my government job 😂😂😂
Another great informative video. I love my 2018 Grand Caravan GT that I bought from Hertz with 10k miles on it for $20k. A real bargain of a vehicle that is much more useful than anything else with seven seats. It replaced my 2006 T&C which got totaled in an accident. FCA really wasted Chrysler and Dodge by not giving them any new products while trying to promote Fiat and Alfa. As a lifelong Chrysler fan what has happened to this once-great company is very disappointing. Just bought a 2009 Ram 1500 to add to the fleet.
Great info, great video!!!!!! 👍😊
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼😃
I have 2016 dodge journey i love it has no problem i dnt kno why they critisising this car its nit ruyt pls stop it
Great video Marspeed. How about an update on your Daytona?
We currently own at 2010 R/T awd bought by in ‘13. This has been a family workhorse that has raised 3 kids and taught two how to drive with many character marks to show for it. This vehicle reminds me of ‘70 Dodge wagons that were inexpensive to buy second hand and operate and then disposed of. One day they will disappear and if you happen to see one you’ll wonder where they all went.
Car was a great family vehicle for basic needs but my biggest issue with this car was the battery placement....directly above the driver side front tire 🤦🏾♂️
I knew someone who used to own a journey, it had a hilarious gremlin where for whatever reason the stereo would be at full volume when ever the car was turned on. It would be BLASTING!!😆😆
I have a 2013 SXT FW V6 (Brazil) for 5 years now and it's a great car for the family, highly recommend. Very comfortable, good enough engine, easy to find parts and great for roadtrips. It lacks sensors and some modern features but for the price I can live with that. We really don't have good enough cars for this price around here a lot so it's a great option.
My mom had a journey and the breaks were way too small for how heavy that thing was. It spent so much time in the dealer. My mom also complained about the world engine being too slow for how big that vehicle was. Hated the car ever since
Someone in Australia ran theirs over with a tank because of how unreliable it was.
Same
However ours have that damn pentastar V6
Honestly just avoid any Chrysler product with the 2.4, unless it's the Dodge Dart GT with a manual now that's fun especially if you tune it.
They came with 2 kind of breaks 1 piston and 2 piston. You should come for a ride in my Journey lol 😆.
I am in Australia and have a 2012 Journey. Despite a gearbox issue I have really enjoyed the vehicle. It’s a bit more masculine for a seven seater. Sad to see it go.
I have a 2015 journey R/T AWD and Its been amazing I bought it used 3 years ago with 106,000 miles I have since added 26,000 miles to it and other than a battery going bad I've had no issues just routine maintenance like fluid changes and I thinks it might be time to do the coilpacks all in all fun to own and drive
Bought an SXT new 2010 in UK - Car was fantastic value for the cost - As soon as Dodge pulled out of the UK we noticed the service costs increase and interest from the previous dealers had wained. Main problem was brakes and disk(rotor) wear was dramatic for normal use and also seized calipers. Resale price in 2014 was nearly 1/3 of the purchase price as I guess people just didnt want them in the Uk. Shame really as it was a superb car.
Great video! I love that you make these. I've probably watched more than half of the uploads. Any interest in doing a Chrysler Atlantic video?
Thanks for the support and for watching! So funny you said that as I’m literally working on the Atlantic video tonight haha
@@MarspeedCars Hey glad to hear that! I sent 2 great images of the Atlantic to your Instagram messenger. They are hi-res CGI and no one has them!
I always like the Journey. I thought it was a good looking crossover over the years. However, not being able to tow really hurt it.
I had a hitch installed on my sxt and you’d be surprised with the towing capacity
I have a 2014 Jouney SXT AWD. I have to say I have had no problems with the powertrain which is the 3.6L mated to the 6 speed auto. I do have an issue with the cheap interior plastics. Also, for an SUV, it has a very low approach height causing frequent curbing in parking situations. The, so called, skid plate under the engine is also plastic offering little protection. The transmission cooler is just under the front bumper and is subject to damage due to the aforementioned curb height and lack of real protection. Maybe FCA can revive a mid sized SUV under the Ram badge.
I’m sad! My dad has this car and it gives me memories! I remember I would always wait out my window and see that Red Tomato With Wheels come in and say “MY DAD IS HERE!”
I have had a 2012 Journey 4cyl for 12 years and is a great unit. It gets 40 to 43 mpg canadian. And the true hp is around 200. It is one of the best vehicle I have had. It is a little weak on large hills, but I still like it.
Have one and it is one of my favorite dodges of all time and I started with a 1969 charger in 1970.
Have the 2014 rt awd v6. Great power also has the alpine stereo system it actually pounds. Best stock radio I've ever had and my kids love it
I loved my 2012 Journey and I would of bought another one but they never updated it, so Grand Cherokee was purchased instead
Mine just got totalled by a big 18 wheeler... so sad. The only issue I had was the driver window hesitating when closing. I like the interior! Everything is exactly where I want it, cupholders front of gear shit and on all doors, console and I especially love that little storage space under the dash. Looking to get another one🥲
Same thing happen to me. I was rear-ended and walked away safely. What was the next vehicle that you bought. I'm having trouble finding a comparable car with all the issues.
Not sure if you can update video but all FCA front drive based vehicles use the ZF 9spd, not an 8spd. The 8spd 8HP is a RWD platform trans.
Right. He'll probably correct it in the description
My dad had a 2010 that lasted over 250k miles. But it had a ton of issues throughout its life. Especially breaks and suspension.
I wish people would learn that Breaks means it is broken, Brakes on the other hand,stop the car.
Best stereo system ever
Rented a journey GT a couple months ago and it wasn’t a bad car my only drawback was the 4 speed trans besides that I liked it a lot it was pretty comfortable
I work in auto finance and I honestly and literally have not had a customer who's had one of these that actually liked it. These were nothing more then Chrysler's way to fill a market space and most of these with straight to rental car fleets. I think other much more interesting Chrysler cars would be the Dodge spirit/Plymouth acclaim and Big Dodge shadow/Plymouth Sundance twins.
The journeys were garbage
I’ve had my 2013 for over seven years now and I still love mine.
I also loved my 1994 Dodge Shadow with the V6, but I had to trade it for a 4 door car in 1999. I wish I had kept the Shadow.
The only real issue I've had with the Journey was the steering wheel going out of alignment when I had my 2019 SE. Bought it brand new and had to have it serviced 5 times in a 9 month period the first year I had it because it kept going out of alignment for different reason. When I did my research about the different higher level trims is when I traded it in for the 2019 Crossroad. I love the V6 with the duel chrome exhaust tips, the 8.4 screen with the infotainment and fog lights (even though my SE did have fog lights) and better looking wheels. So far she is holding up.
I had a 2014. I'm so glad I sold it. It was so bad on gas mileage. I was getting around 12 gallons per Miles around the city. Thanks for the video.
He thoroughly explained many features and options, but did not say much about flaws. Mostly mentioned that Dodge simply dropped the vehicle from the line; which I feel can be expected for any vehicle that's been made for 20 years.
My 2017 Journey with the SE package just hit 100k miles. I like the 2.4L 4 speed. We got the package with no 3rd row. Plenty of room for storage. Keep it super Simple as it makes it easy to maintain. Used mainly to get to work or vacation. It's not Raming, charging or challenging anything. It's on a Journey. Take proper care and it will get you where you have to go. Looking forward to the next 100k miles.
I just bought a new 2020 Dodge Journey back in May. Granite color (gray). Blacktop package. I find that it has adequate head and legroom for me. I am 6'4" . My only real complaint, which was addressed in the video is the lack of space in the back. Furthermore, the tailgate entry is too small. I find myself struggling to squeeze my bicycle in. But the ride is good. For me, the power from the 4 cyl is adequate, as I gave up my Speed Racer habits years ago.
I traded a Lincoln MKS for it. I get more compliments on the Journey than I ever did with the Lincoln. Most importantly: My wife is finally happy with the vehicle I have chosen. Brand new with a factory warranty, after all rebates, was just shy of $19,500.
Hey what happened to the Chill Day song in your backgrounds that you used to use? I haven't heard it much in recent videos
Hi I purchased in Australia a Dodge Journey Oct’2013 build it’s covered 135,000 Km with no engine problems to date my only issues with the car was warped discs after 100km and a sticking aircon solenoid door otherwise a great car.
Maybe you could possibly do a video on the dodge charger models before the return in 2006. I think it'll be interesting
Considering all those, I'd still get one. I think it looks good for a smaller, cheaper SUV. Being an Dodge nut, yeah I'd get one
To me this vehicle still look quite nice. I had a 2012 Journey AVP which was pretty bare bones and had the 2.4 engine, air and a decent radio and two row seating. Never had a single issue with it in the 5 years and 75K miles I drove it. It was peppy enough and got great mileage.
A friend had a 14 Journey in red. Looked nice at the time but it repeatedly broke down in the first year. Many electrical issues. They were sold new in NZ but it would be difficult to see one now on the roads.
I own 2009 3.5 which just turned 150,000 no issues. Bought for cheap hauling space.
Recent 655 mile one day highway trip got 25.8mpg. Never driven hard. Oil changed as recommended.